CITY OF ANTHONY

Recorded

January 14, 2008

The Board of Commissioners of the City of Anthony, Kansas met in regular session at 8:30 A.M. with Acting Mayor David Williams presiding and the following Commissioners present: Hekel, Hammersmith, and Dickey. Absent: Mayor Hatfield. Also present were Don Heidrick, City Clerk/ Administrator; Grant K. Sechler Jr., City Superintendent; John Blevins, Chief of Police; Amber Schmitz of The Anthony Republican; Larry Berry, Mike Lanie, Darin Neufeld, Jeremy Graves, Ron Hill, and Dusty Linn.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE APPROVED

Claim Ordinance #5522 making appropriation for $24,153.26 for the payments of certain claims against the City of Anthony for appropriation ordinance was presented and on motion by Acting Mayor Williams, seconded by Commissioner Dickey, said ordinance was unanimously approved and claims ordered paid.

ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT REPORT

Larry Berry, Power Plant Superintendent, reported that lots of cleaning has been done at the Power Plant. Fixed some small problems in the Plant. He went with Line Crew to Pratt.

Doing some work on Unit 2 and other engine maintenance. Water got in the oil on Unit #2. Have taken oil cooler apart. Contacted company about cleaning the water out.

Will review the set up for gas meter and look at diesel meter. He would like to have mechanic from (Cooper) Cameron Compression here for few days to help with technical things on units before generation season.

Acting Mayor Williams asked if he had gotten any ball park figures for an engine addition. He said that a used 3.1 megawatt engine would cost 3.1 million including moving to the Plant. 3.5 or 4 megawatt would be good instead of 6 megawatt for operation purposes.

WEST ACRES REPORT

Mike Lanie, Harper County Economic Council Coordinator, reported that he had been working with John Scott of Interfaith Housing Ministries, and USDA Rural Development for getting West Acres ownership transferred. He asked the City to sign a letter of commitment, when all agreements are worked out with USDA Rural Development ownership of West Acres Addition will transfer to Interfaith Housing Service. It may take a year for the paperwork to be complete. It will probably be operated a year under USDA, before it would be owned by USDA.

RESOLUTION NO. 703 ADOPTED

A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE 2007 ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE BY THE CITY OF ANTHONY AND ITS WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $265,715.87 WITH THE WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS PAYING THIS AMOUNT AND THE LEASE PURCHASE FROM THE WATER/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS OF SAID 2007 ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE BY THE CITY OF ANTHONY AS AUTHORIZED BY K.S.A. 10-1116(b) and 10-1116(c).

Commissioner Hekel made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 703. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hammersmith. Motion carried.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT / CRIMINAL DAMAGE PROPERTY IN 200 BLOCK OF NORTH PENN/ SEARCH WARRANTS LEAD TO DRUG CHARGE AND STOLEN PROPERTY CHARGES / LAW ENFORCEMENT SYMPOSIUM / TRAILER SITUATION

Chief of Police Blevins reported there was criminal damage to property reported in 200 block of North Penn. Case is under investigation.

Follow-up on threats/disorderly conduct case last week turned into search warrant. Serving the search warrant, evidence led to a second search warrant. Four persons taken into custody on drug charges and possession of stolen property. Case is under investigation. Case will be presented to County Attorney. Additional persons are expected to be charged. Good work by P.D. and Sheriff's Office.

He and Officer Schultz attended State and Local Law Enforcement Training Symposium in Wichita. Excellent training.

Acting Mayor Williams asked about a trailer at Marchant's appeared damaged by earlier wind storm.

PHONE SYSTEM FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT

Commissioner Hammersmith made the motion the City purchase a new phone system for the Police Department from Kan Okla for $3,284.15 which is $91.54 more than amount budgeted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

CITY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT / ANDERSON CITY PROPERTY INTEREST /

AIRPORT BOARD MEETING / PORTABLE WELDER / PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING SUNRISE – SEWER / TREE CUTTING

City Superintendent Sechler reported that Mike Anderson is still interested in City Property at burn site, but it will be awhile before he would be able to buy it. It has not been surveyed yet.

He and Commissioner Dickey attended Airport Board meeting last week.

EBH will be here Friday to look at options for automatic bar screen at the Wastewater Plant.

Portable welder was delivered last Wednesday. It will be a great help in several departments.

Pre-construction meeting for Sunrise Addition Sewer Main Project was last Tuesday. Construction is to begin this week. Also looked at upcoming City projects.

Street Crew will start cutting down marked trees this week. Stump removal will follow.

CITY CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT / BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM INCREASE / WORKING ON TRANSPORTATION GRANT APPLICATION AND BOND – TEMPORARY NOTE / TENNIS COURTS ON SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA / FRIDAY AND MONDAY VACATION

City Clerk/Administrator Heidrick reported that Blue Cross/Blue Shield Representative says it looks like an 18% increase in Health Insurance Premium for 4/08-3/09.

Working on Transportation Grant Application and getting Temporary Note and Bond Purchase paper work completed.

School District Board agenda includes consideration of payment toward Anthony Tennis Courts.

He will take Friday and following Monday off for vacation. Angie was going to take minutes next Monday, but may not be able to because of Ronnie's illness.

AIRPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Darin Neufeld, EBH & Associates, was present to present the information for the Airport Capital Improvement Program. Jeremy Graves, Dusty Linn and Ron Hill of the Airport Board were present. The Board had met last week to review the update.

Darin Neufeld explained the update and explained the FAA funding process. It is hoped to have the fuel project done this year. Rehabilitating Apron and Runway 1-135, Extending Runway 1-135, Rehabilitate Taxiway, Replace MIRLS and Install MITL will have to wait beginning in FY 2011.

Jeremy Graves asked about the Maintenance Hangar and condition of the Hangar. He asked about having the office torn down, and the condition of the rest of the hangar. Sources of revenue for a new 75x75 hangar was discussed. It is difficult to get Federal Money for hangar if the hangar is revenue producing. FAA wants pavements in top condition before money is available for hangar. A Lease/Purchase is possible. Costing 20-30 thousand a year. Jeremy asked about tax credit program and donations through the Harper County Foundation.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Acting Mayor Williams asked about looking at other health insurance programs since Blue Cross/Blue Shield has indicated an 18% increase in premium rates for 4/08-3/09.

Commissioner Dickey made the motion that the City Commission meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hekel. Motion carried.

 

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Donald F. Heidrick, City Clerk/Administrator


 

Approved by ___________________________________

C. David Williams III, Acting Mayor